268 pages ; 24 cm What would you like to learn? How to paint a great portrait, launch a business, play piano ... or even fly an airplane? The only thing holding you back is the time and effort it will take. But there is a way to go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing well, with just 20 hours of practice. Josh Kaufman, author of the international bestseller The Personal MBA, has developed a brilliantly simple approach to help you learn anything. He shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, make the most of your time, and clear away obstacles in your path. The First 20 Hours helps you pick up any skill in record time ... and have much more fun along the way. "Lots of books promise to change your life A portrait of the author as a learning junkie -- Ten principles of rapid skill acquisition -- Ten principles of effective learning -- Yoga -- Programming -- Touch typing -- Go -- Ukulele -- Windsurfing Includes bibliographical references